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Diamond Stylus, Belt Drive, Built-in Preamp - 150W Class D Amplifier and Bluetooth
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RAW POWER FOR AN EXHILARATING PERFORMANCE
Powered by an integrated 150W amplifier, these active Floorstanding Speakers deliver breathtaking imaging with refined detail and powerful bass for a truly immersive audio experience
PREMIUM TURNTABLE COMPONENTS
Packed with high performance components including an Audio Technica AT91 conical stylus, felt mat, S-type precision tone arm, Texas Instruments preamp, recreating the performance the way the artist intended
RAW POWER & NATURAL PLAYBACK
These active speakers deliver a captivating stereo soundstage with breathtaking imaging, refined detail and exceptionally accurate midrange for an immersive audio experience
METICULOUSLY ENGINEERED SPEAKER CABINETS
Expertly tuned, internally braced MDF wood cabinets produce a full range of sound and feature down-firing bass ports for deep and natural omni-directional bass
SIMPLE AUDIO SETUP
Easily switch between your vinyl records and streaming your favorite music apps through Bluetooth with this simple plug and play setup – no separate amp required
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Specifications
Ai81 Elite Powered Floorstanding Tower Speakers
| Speaker Type | Floorstanding |
|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | 2 Way – 3 Driver Powered Floorstanding Speaker System with Integrated Amplifier (Pair – 1x Active, 1x Passive) |
| Enclosure | Tuned Down-Firing Port Bass Reflex Design Dampened |
| Tweeter | 1 inch Silk Soft Dome Neodymium Ferrofluid Cooled |
| Woofer | Dual 6.5 inch Woven, Glass Fiber Composite Drivers with Butyl Rubber Surrounds |
| Amplifier Power | Class D 150 Watts Continuous Average Output (2x 75 Watts RMS) |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz-20kHz (DSP Enhanced) |
| Crossover Frequency | 2200Hz Phase Coherent 12dB/Oct – PCB Mounted Circuitry |
| Bluetooth | Yes; Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Audio Inputs | 2x RCA L/R, Bluetooth, & Digital Optical TOSLINK |
| Internal Lead Wire | 18 gauge Internal Lead Wire to Reduce Signal Degradation |
| Subwoofer Output | Yes, 80 Hz Low-pass Frequency Cutoff |
| Phono Preamp | No |
| Internal DAC | Yes |
| WiFi Casting | Pairs via Bluetooth with Google Home, Amazon Echo, and AppleTV (Ai81 is not a WiFi speaker) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.1% (THD+ N) |
| Power Input | 100-240V AC (50Hz/60Hz) |
| Dimensions | 37.8 x 8.50 x 10.24 inches / 96 x 21.6 x 26 cm (HxWxD) feet installed |
| Speaker Weight | Active Speaker: 30.61 lbs (13.88 kg) Passive Speaker: 29.02 lbs (13.16 kg) |
| Fluance Speaker Size Comparison Chart | Click to Expand
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| Certifications | cTUVus+CB, ICES, FCC Certified |
| UPC | 61783275443 |
| What's Included |
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RT80 Classic High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable
| Cabinet Specifications | ▼ |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Material | MDF |
| Finish | High Gloss Piano Black |
| Dust Cover | Yes - Tinted |
| Turntable Specifications | ▼ |
| Drive System | Belt Drive |
| Motor | DC Motor |
| Motor Isolation | Three Point Rubber Isolation |
| Speed | 33 1/3 RPM, 45 RPM (78 RPM - No) |
| Speed Variation | +/-1.00% |
| Wow and Flutter | >0.2% |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Weighted) | 67dB or higher (A-weighted, 20kHz LPF) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Unweighted) | 60dB or higher (unweighted, 20kHz LPF) |
| Platter | Aluminum |
| Diameter of Platter | 12", 30 cm |
| Weight of Platter | 1.22 lbs (553 g) |
| Height of Platter | 0.62 inches (16 mm) |
| Auto-Stop | Yes |
| Turntable Mat | Felt |
| Tonearm Specifications | ▼ |
| Tonearm Type | Static Balanced, S-Type |
| Supported Cartridge Weight | 3.5 to 6.5 g |
| Counterweight | Yes – 3.53 oz (100 g) - Adjustable |
| Anti-skating Adjustment | Yes |
| Pivot Bearing | Yes |
| Cueing Lever | Yes |
| Tonearm Material | Aluminum |
| Tonearm Wire | 36 AWG Litz Cable / 7 Strand |
| Effective Tonearm Mass | 28.2 g |
| Overhang | 19.2 mm |
| Effective Tonearm Length | 224 mm |
| Headshell Mount | H-4 Bayonet Mount |
| Tonearm Height | 17 mm |
| Cartridge Specifications | ▼ |
| Cartridge Type | Moving Magnet (MM) |
| Cartridge Model | Audio Technica: AT91 |
| Replacement Stylus | ATN91 |
| Stylus | 0.6mil Bonded Conical (Diamond) |
| Cantilever | Carbon Fiber |
| Mount | Half inch |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20,000 Hz |
| Channel Separation | 18 dB at 1 kHz |
| Channel Balance | 2.5 dB or less at 1 kHz |
| Load Impedance/Capacitance | 47k Ohms/100 pF |
| Output Voltage | 3.5 mV (+/–3 dB) |
| Cartridge Weight | 5.0 g (+/–0.5 g) |
| Headshell Weight | 0.38 oz (10.7 g) |
| Cartridge Height | 0.67 inches (17 mm) |
| Vertical Tracking Angle | 20 degrees (Non-Adjustable) |
| Rubber Belt Specifications | ▼ |
| Rubber Belt Design | Continuous loop (joint-less) |
| Width | 4.5 mm |
| Length | 534.07 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Output Specifications | ▼ |
| Connector | RCA (Gold-plated) |
| Phono Preamp | Yes, PHONO/LINE Switchable |
| Phono Output | 3.5 mV (+/–3 dB) |
| Phono Bypass | Yes, all electronics bypassed when using external preamp |
| Line Output | 140 mV (–17 dBV) |
| Ground Terminal | Yes |
| Power Specification | ▼ |
| Input | 100 - 240V AC (50/60Hz) |
| Output | 12 V / 500 mA |
| Consumption | 1.5 W |
| General Specifications | ▼ |
| Dimensions | 5.75 x 16.5 x 14.25 inches / 14.6 x 41.9 x 36.2 cm (HxWxD) |
| Unit Weight | 11.02 lb (5.0 kg) |
| Operating Temperature | 20° C |
| Wireless Playback | No (Requires Bluetooth or WiFi transmitter connected via RCA connection to transmit audio wirelessly) |
| Fluance Speaker Size Comparison Chart | Click to Expand
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| Certifications | FCC Certified, RoHS, CUL/UL |
| UPC | 061783258279 |
| What's Included |
Ai81 Elite Powered Floorstanding Tower Speakers
| Speaker Type | Floorstanding |
|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | 2 Way – 3 Driver Powered Floorstanding Speaker System with Integrated Amplifier (Pair – 1x Active, 1x Passive) |
| Enclosure | Tuned Down-Firing Port Bass Reflex Design Dampened |
| Tweeter | 1 inch Silk Soft Dome Neodymium Ferrofluid Cooled |
| Woofer | Dual 6.5 inch Woven, Glass Fiber Composite Drivers with Butyl Rubber Surrounds |
| Amplifier Power | Class D 150 Watts Continuous Average Output (2x 75 Watts RMS) |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz-20kHz (DSP Enhanced) |
| Crossover Frequency | 2200Hz Phase Coherent 12dB/Oct – PCB Mounted Circuitry |
| Bluetooth | Yes, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Audio Inputs | 2x RCA L/R, Bluetooth, & Digital Optical TOSLINK |
| Internal Lead Wire | 18 gauge Internal Lead Wire to Reduce Signal Degradation |
| Subwoofer Output | Yes, 80 Hz Low-pass Frequency Cutoff |
| Phono Preamp | No |
| Internal DAC | Yes |
| WiFi Casting | Pairs via Bluetooth with Google Home, Amazon Echo, and AppleTV (Ai81 is not a WiFi speaker) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.1% (THD+ N) |
| Power Input | 100-240V AC (50Hz/60Hz) |
| Dimensions | 37.8 x 8.50 x 10.24 inches / 96 x 21.6 x 26 cm (HxWxD) feet installed |
| Speaker Weight | Active Speaker: 30.61 lbs (13.88 kg) Passive Speaker: 29.02 lbs (13.16 kg) |
| Fluance Speaker Size Comparison Chart | Click to Expand
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| Certifications | cTUVus+CB, ICES, FCC Certified |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I connect Ai81 to a amplifier or A/V receiver?
No, the Ai81 Powered Floorstanding speakers have their own internal power source and cannot be connected to an amplifier or A/V Receiver for surround sound use.
Do I need a preamp to connect a turntable to Ai81?
You will need a preamp to boost the turntable signal to a listenable level. Some turntables such as our RT80 and RT81 have built-in preamps while others do not.
Can Ai81 be connected to a turntable?
Yes! You can connect your turntable to the Ai81 speakers using either RCA input. The speakers do not have a built-in preamp. You will need to confirm if your turntable will require an external preamp.
What Bluetooth Codec does Ai81 use?
The Fluance Ai81 speakers use the AAC codec.
What connections does Ai81 have?
2x RCA L/RBluetooth 5.0Digital Optical TOSLINK
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